NBA 2K2
Sega Dreamcast · 2001
About this game
NBA 2K2 is the third game in SEGA's NBA 2K series of basketball simulations.
This is the first game in the series to be released for multiple platforms (instead of solely for the Dreamcast).
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In addition to updated graphics, rosters, arenas, team uniforms, and signature moves for the 2001-2002 season, the 2K2 edition now supports zone defenses (a new NBA rule where you have to choose to play man or zone defense), intercepting of passes, and making adjustments and actions in mid-animation.
There are detailed statistics for each team and player, for a year, the current season or an entire career.
The game modes include Exhibition, Season (play a full season along with management), Franchise (more than one season), some arcade street modes and the option to create custom tournaments.
About Sega Dreamcast
Sega's final console, the Dreamcast (1998/1999), was ahead of its time with built-in internet connectivity and an influential library, but a short commercial lifespan cut its game catalog short. That abrupt end means Dreamcast print runs were smaller across the board than a longer-lived console would have had, and it's now one of the more actively collected fifth/sixth-generation systems specifically because of that scarcity.
Gamevaro tracks NBA 2K2 for Sega Dreamcast with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
PAL
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | PAL | €19.88 |
| 2026-07-14 | Item only | NTSC-U | €14.10 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | PAL | €60.25 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | PAL | €33.00 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | PAL | €17.89 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.68 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | PAL | €13.78 |
| 2026-07-12 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €45.49 |
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.37 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.44 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.74 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.27 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | PAL | €66.28 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | PAL | €17.88 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | PAL | €60.23 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.27 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | PAL | €13.77 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €19.67 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €4.36 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | PAL | €66.25 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | PAL | €32.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Item only | NTSC-U | €8.74 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €43.73 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €45.47 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €5.44 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | PAL | €13.08 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | PAL | €58.99 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €17.46 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | PAL | €11.23 |
Market insights
Rarity & condition
NBA 2K2 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning enough copies circulate to establish a reliable market price.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is NBA 2K2 worth?
NBA 2K2 for Sega Dreamcast is currently worth €19.88 loose, €33.00 complete in box, and €60.25 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is NBA 2K2 rare?
NBA 2K2 has a steady sales history on the tracked marketplaces, meaning it trades hands regularly and isn't considered particularly rare.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for NBA 2K2?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For NBA 2K2, loose is €19.88 and CIB is €33.00 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
Is NBA 2K2 worth more in PAL or NTSC?
The PAL version of NBA 2K2 is currently worth €19.88 loose, versus €14.10 for NTSC-U. Regional price differences usually come down to print run size and regional collector demand.
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